Niabi Zoo Oversight Committee

Functions of the Niabi Zoo Oversight Committee:

The purpose of the Niabi Zoo Oversight Committee is to assist the Forest Preserve Committee & Commission with the implementation of the approved November 2015 Updated Strategic Action Plan for Niabi Zoo through advisement and recommendation.

Members of the Niabi Zoo Oversight Committee

The Niabi Zoo Oversight Committee consists of the Forest Preserve Director, Niabi Zoo Director and four community leaders with experience in not-for-profit governance, fundraising, animal management and/or veterinary sciences and are recognized community stewards with access to, connection with and/or have a strong passion for Niabi Zoo and its future growth and development.
Forest Preserve Director, Jeffrey Craver, No Term
Niabi Zoo Director, Lee Jackson, No Term
Terry Brahm, Term Expires November 30, 2017
Michael Byrne, Term Expires November 30, 2017
Joe Taylor, Term Expires November 30, 2017
Jarrett Thomas, Term Expires November 30, 2017
William Nelson, Term Expires November 30, 2017

Niabi Zoo Oversight Committee Meetings are held throughout each month at Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, IL 61240 in the Niabi Zoo Administrative Building on dates and times based on need unless otherwise noted.